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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 828.50 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 828.50 and 351.71 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 828.50 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/828.50 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 828.50 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 291,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,385.83/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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